With reference to Annamalai Tiger Reserve, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is surrounded by the Parambikulum Tiger Reserve on the East.2.The reserve is home to Kolam tribes.3.It supports diverse forest types including dry deciduous, dry thorn and shola forests.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Q. With reference to Annamalai Tiger Reserve, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.It is surrounded by the Parambikulum Tiger Reserve on the East.
2.The reserve is home to Kolam tribes.
3.It supports diverse forest types including dry deciduous, dry thorn and shola forests.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 3 only

[D] 1 and 3 only

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Annamalai Tiger Reserve is located in the Western Ghats Mountain range in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is surrounded by Parambikulum Tiger Reserve on the East, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and Eravikulam National Park on the South Western side.

The reserve supports diverse forest types: Wet evergreen forests, semi evergreen forests, moist deciduous, dry deciduous, dry thorn and shola forests.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Annamalai Tiger Reserve is home to six tribes: Kadars, Malasars, Pulaiyars, Mudugars and Eravallan.

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